CENTENNIAL NEWS

TOP ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Help Us Welcome Pastor Jin!: Our new Roseville Campus pastor, Jin Hur, will be arriving in July and we have a few opportunities for you to get to know and greet him!

Popsicles with the Pastor
: Tuesday, June 30th, Roseville Campus Parking Lot, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Enjoy a popsicle and get to know Pastor Jin!

Pastor Jin's First Sunday: Sunday, July 5th, Roseville Camps, 9:00am

Potluck with the Pastor
: Sunday, July 12th, Roseville Campus, after worship. We are encouraging people bring brunch-type items to share (fruit, juice, muffins, hashbrowns, cheese/crackers, etc.) As a courtesy to those with food allergies, we ask that homemade items be provided with a list of ingredients. We will also have cake and gluten-free cupcakes for the celebration. We need some volunteers to help with set up, serving. Sign up to volunteer HERE. 

St. Anthony Park Fourth of July Parade: Saturday, July 4th, Meet at 10:30am - line up at 10:45am - parade begins at 11am. Join Centennial UMC as we walk in the annual SAP Fourth of July Parade! All are invited to walk in the parade, help handout water bottles, or be building hosts! Please sign up for one of these roles so we can know who to expect. Sign up is linked HERE!

Compassion

St. Anthony Park Seniors  & Centennial UMC present - Grief and Loss Support Group: Tuesdays from June 16th-August 4th, 11:00-12:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus and through zoom. Join us for 8 sessions of small group study for those looking to learn about the grief process and how to move through it. This support group is secular and non-denominational. We will be studying Grief and Loss written by Taylor Blanket, Licensed Master Social Worker.  Study is lead by Pastor Whitney Sheridan. No charge to attend. Registration is required.
Please call 651-642-9052 or email sc@sapaseniors.org to register.

Centennial Shout-Outs at Interfaith Action Annual Assembly:
At Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul's recent Annual Assembly, Centennial UMC was recognized with a Shout-Out for its many volunteers who serve weekend meals at Project Home. Centennial volunteers serve five weekend meals every month which greatly supports reduced weekend staffing.  Holy Hammers also received a Shout-Out for responding to an urgent request to renovate 12 additional rooms at the Bandana Square facility when another provider was closed. Centennial UMC is an active participant in Holy Hammers.
 
Interested in joining other Centennial volunteers at Project Home or with Holy Hammers?  We can always do more to serve others!  Contact Betty Gumbrell (bettygumbrell@outlook.com) to learn more about serving weekend meals at Project Home.  Contact Jack Griffin (jacklgriffin@hotmail.com) to learn more about Holy Hammers and service to Habitat for Humanity.

St. Anthony Park Seniors Presents - Krav Maga Self Defense Series: Friday, July 10th, 24th, & 31st, 10am-11am, St. Anthony Park Campus. Want to feel more confident and stronger while you are out-and-about?
Learn through drills and games to emphasize situational awareness and prevention skills as well as self-defense as a last resort. Gail Boxrud, a certified instructor from Krav Maga Minneapolis LLC, will lead this series.
There is no charge to attend.  All are welcome.  Participants may attend one, two or all three days. To register email sc@sapaseniors.org or call 651-642-9052.
Care Team Volunteers needed! Do you have spiritual gifts of care, service, and compassion?  The Care Team needs you!  Centennial UMC's Care Team offers friendly visits and calls, provides rides to church and medical appointments, and offers help with light housework and errands.  Training and support provided by Care Team lead Peggy Rhodes and Pastor Bitrus Bamai.  If interested, please reach out to Peggy Rhodes | peggy.l.rhodes@gmail.com
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

Discipleship

VBS Registration is now open!: July 27th - 31st, 5:30pm-8:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus. This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs! Join us as we learn about God's amazing creation and how we are called to care for it with compassion. Registration is open for kids who are 3 years old (& potty trained) to 5th grade (going into 6th). You can register HERE!

VBS Volunteers Needed: This summer's Vacation Bible School will run from July 27 - 31, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the St. Anthony Park Campus. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this event a success! All adult volunteers are required to complete our Safe Gatherings Training and background check. Instructions for completing Safe Gatherings will be emailed separately (Training is not required for volunteers helping with only set up and clean up). Sign up to volunteer HERE!

UWF – Shower of Hope for Project Home: Thursday, July 23, from 4:00-7:00 pm., Appetizer Pot Luck & Ice Cream Social, at Resch’s Residence, 3427 Snelling Ave N.  At 5:30 pm Rev Rachel Morey will share about Project Home & next steps.  Directions to Resch’s home & Donation suggestions are posted on the UWF Bulletin Board by Library door.  Come and enjoy an evening on the Patio and bring a friend.  Questions: Laurie Resch 612-508-8863

Family Weekend at Camp Koronis: August 21st-23rd, Camp Koronis, Paynesville, MN. Join Centennial families for a weekend at Camp Koronis, August 21-23! This camp is designed for families with kids ages 2-years-old - 12th grade. Families will stay in air-conditioned motel-style rooms; meals provided. Schedule includes time for families together, parent free time (while kids are supervised doing age-appropriate activities), worship, swimming, and more. Register at the Camp Koronis website, www.campminnesota.org. Reach out to Joy with any questions, jestrohs@hotmail.com
Bible Study at Roseville Campus: 
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com 

Justice

Save the Date - ShredRight & Alley Shoppe: Saturday, October 3rd, 9:00am-11:00am. Wondering how to safely dispose of your old tax and confidential papers?  Centennial's United Women in Faith will host a drive-thru paper shredding event in our Church parking lot to securely shred your documents! Donations support missions that empower women & support families in marginalized communities. Every paper shredded is a step towards a cleaner, healthier Earth for all! Questions: contact Janet Folsom 612-396-9654.

ALSO at the same time on Saturday we will be collecting good clean clothing and household items you want to recycle and give to Alley Shoppe, the free Clothes Closet for the east side of St Paul.  Place items in brown grocery bags and containers and mark as to content – for children, women, men, or household.  You will help supply the Alley Shoppe with needed items for the fall and winter.  Drive by and drop off in the Church parking lot.  There will be no pick upon Sunday.  PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE CHURCH.  
Questions: contact Carol Johnson 612.719.4107, Debbie Wright 651.210.0491
Want to get involved? Contact: Monique Lindquist moniquelindquist@gmail.com

Worship

Worship at Roseville is at 9:00am
Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Current Sermon Series, Tread Carefully: Sunday, May 31st-June 28th.

3rd Sunday Celebrations
! Led by Pastor Bitrus, during worship at both campuses on 3rd Sundays, we will be inviting congregation members forward who have celebrations  (birthdays, anniversaries, triumphs) to share and be prayed for.  We look forward to celebrating milestones with you!

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of the star, Star Words are spiritual focus words that were distributed on Epiphany Sunday.  These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. Sign up on our website or email cumc@centennialumc.org to receive weekly prompts for the year of 2026. If you did not receive a star word on January 4th and would like one email Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

FAIRVIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Anita Mayfield and Bonnie Koch presented $500 scholarships to two Fairview Alternative High School students on June 4th on behalf of the Compassion Ministries. The two scholarship winners were Santrel and Dwight.
Santrel Smith has overcome challenges in life and school was often difficult in the midst of many life changes. He came to FAHS in the spring of 2025 and has been earning his needed credits, improving his GPA, and has a job outside of school. Santrel will be attending Augsburg University to study Business Administration and will use this scholarship money for costs related to college.

Dwight Coney has walked a challenging journey throughout high school, but is ending his high school career as a student who is goal-oriented, confident and a natural leader both inside and outside the classroom. Dwight’s teacher described him as having the “rare combination of creative vision and the disciplined work ethic necessary to excel in higher education.” Dwight is considering some different options for college and is interested in studying welding, computer science, nursing or anesthesiology.

Centennial was recognized at the graduation ceremony as having a supportive relationship with FAHS for over 10 years.

COMMUNITY Info

Financial Manager Update: Effective July 1, Centennial will contract with Cindra Vang from Provision CFO, LLC to provide accounting services. Cindra's contact information and availability will be provided in early July. Until then, please continue to place any expense reimbursements or other paperwork in the Accounting mail slot at the RV office. And direct any questions to:
 Louise Gallagher: lgallagher@centennialumc.org, 651-442-4272 or
Mark Meyer: m1meyer@protonmail.com, 651-486-0757

New Centers at the Roseville Campus: We have three new centers at our Roseville Campus, the Connection Center (across from the sanctuary), the Sign-Up Center (where the connection point was), and the Drop Off Center (in the coat closet).
New Art Displays!: Artist Ashley Dull's flower paintings were a joy to view in April and May. Now, the art of A. Drew Hammond and James Nutt are on display through the end of July! Both men are inspirational as builders of community. Please read their bios posted next to their art to find out more! Do you feel led to help select and display art at our church? join the Fine Arts Ministry Team. Tammy Nara will step down from this position in July 2027.
Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]

Would you like to submit Something to Centennial News?

Planning an event? Make sure to fill out our internal facility use form to reserve your space, communicate set up needs, and communication needs!